Kobe 59 Hirano Gion Romance Gray is a dark grey-black ink with low shading and low black sheen. It dries in 30 seconds in a medium nib on Rhodia and has a wet flow. Kobe ink is made in Japan.
Custom dark grey fountain pen ink made for the Nagasawa Pen Store in Japan.
The Hirano Gion Shrine has a panoramic view of the city of Kobe. Heike samurai leader Kiyomori planned many international trades in this shrine. The stairs leading up to the shrine are made of beautiful stones, which is what this grey ink color represents.
| Brand | Kobe |
| Ink Name | 59 Hirano Gion Romance Gray |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Color | Grey |
| Dry Time | 30 seconds in a Pilot VP medium nib on Rhodia |
| Flow | Wet |
| Shading | Low |
| Sheen | Low black sheen |
| Shimmer | No |
| Limited Edition | No |
| Water Resistance | Medium |
| Iron Gall | No |